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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-03-23
whisky Va Beer.

There is great significance in the fig
ures Of the collections Of internal
revenue from the whole country
for the eight months ending
February LIST, given in the AssO-
ciated Press dispatches on the first page.
There was a total decrease Of >917, 6O0 in
the collections compared with the same
period of the last fiscal year. But in the
item Of spirits the tax collection has de-
creased by $3,735, 5S6. This might be
taken as a very clear indication Of the
effects Of Prohibition, in other words
that Prohibition does prohibit, were it
not that there is an increase in the col
lections on fermented liquors Of 81 ,373,-
703. There is also an increase Of nearly
q million in the tax collections of tobacco,
notwithstanding the reductions Of the
tax on that luxury that have been made
within the last few years. But the re-
duction of the collections on spirits
enormously overbalances the increase in
the other articles. sit true that the
American people are steadily substitute
ing beer and ale for more fiery bev-
erages? AS every drinker knows, absti-
hence from liquor increases the appetite
for tobacco and the increase in the to-
bacco tax collections may flow from the
same source.
Taking out all the elements named the
fact remains that there is a decrease of
nearly four millions in the tax collec-
tions ON spirits, indicating that the Pro-
hibition movement is affecting most
those regions in which whisky is the
principal Intoxicating beverage drunk,
and that the influence is very strong.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-03-23
Tha Man AlsQuf Tenn.

fell To thinking of the FOUNDERS and
men about town as leaned over the edge
Of . box and saw them file past me in
platoons. They go to pieces At . faster
rate than any other set Of men In thA
world. Many q head was gray that did
not show . sign Of age five years ago, and
man after man passed by with a careless
carriage and blase face who had not
passed 80, but who looked and acted the
man Of 50 years Some of the men who
were turning gray when l was a boy, and
who are perhaps now 40 or 45 years Of age,
are round shouldered, bent and querulous
their faces white and their heads bald and
gray. They were admirably dressed, their
manners easy and agreeable, and every
body knew them, but they were the old
est men in the world that night The
average man-about-town seems to go to
pieces all at once. He is suave, well
dressed, agreeable and apparently healthy
for a few years, and then suddenly he goes
all to pot. IL never changes his manner
or his habit. II holds him up as an APP
palling example to younger men, but
doubt IL it ever does any goOd.-New
York Cor Argonaut.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-03-23

Besides what we classed as the regular
expenses of a circus, each show has its
so called locals, " the term applied to all
incidental outiays, such a. for licenses,
rent Of lots to show on, hotel bills, feed
for the animals, provisions and any other
items not included In the departments al
ra,dy enumerated. The feeding of the
animals does not amount to so much -
might be imagined. There are certain
classes Of animals, known to circus men a.
hay animals, bread animals, meat ami
mails, etc. Three hundred pounds of meat.
three tons Of hay and $50 pounds Of bread
will hll the whole menagerie Of any OF
the big shows. When the snakes eat,
which Is only once In three months, they
must be fed with doves, rabbits or pig
cons. II takes the romance out Of your
early knowledge Of natural history, by the
way, to hear . well posted circus man tell
you that It's all nonsense TO talk about
snakes fascinating their prey" When
hungry, he asserts most positively, snakes
VIII strike any live animal within reach,
and lay hold Of IL without the slightest
preliminary movement. When . snake
has . particularly good appetite he win
get away with i've or six birds at single
meal-New York Cor. Boston Herald.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-03-23
Growing Cities.

The surroundings now encompassing
Palatka will-fit half q dozen towns in
Florida within a few years. Through the
trials and difficulties which have beset
W our neighbors must soon pass. 1t il
wisdom to learn by the experience Of
others, and these communities which
propose to take ON themselves the re-
sponsibilities and dangers Of municipal
government will do well to draw care
fully the charters under which they must
begin the new life which opens so fair
before them.
Even as the towns of Welaka, Day
tona. Seville and Interlachen in our inn
mediate neighborhood might learn
from US, so we might escape peril
by drawing from the treasury hid in the
experience Of Jacksonville and Fernan-
dina. Our older sisters have met and
conquered the difficulties which will be-
set the path along which we must travel
for the next ten years. Their experience
has been bitter-they have reached their
present conditions through dangers well
met and hardly conquered. Surely
from these we may learn the chart Of the
narrow path which will keep US safe
from Scylla on the one hand and Charyb-
dis ON the other.
The new Constitution allows US much
latitude in municipal government, and
we may obtain charter which will be .
long step toward the victory which sure
" awaits us in the near future. But our
ripest thought should be brought to bear
in providing the government which
viii be an elastic covering to the growth
We shall make, and the stature TO WHICH
Ne shall attain. Provision must be made
enr nssds mot yet visible and protection
for weak spots in our axmor not yss -
sailed. We shall 60 forward hencsforth
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-03-23
Exhibit Of Public Expenditures.

The Palatka NEWS is now publishing
the reports Of our county officers for the
fiscal year ending September 3Oth,
1881. We congratulate these officers on
making an exhibit which can be readily
understood by every citizen who cares
to inform himself-each dollar is traced
through the public treasury to it's legiti-
mate destination, and the reports are so
framed that each step of the path can be
followed. Dates and services are plainly
specified and the public is invited to in
spect and criticise what is a matter Of
common concern.
These annual statements are now such
~ the statute contemplated. and we
commend to other counties the example
set them by Putnam and her officials.
When will the aty of Palatka be wise
enough to do likewise? Such an exhibit
is expected by every citizen. and soon it
will be demanded by an awakened pub
he &c ntiment which cannot be resisted
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-03-23
The Mormon and His Wives.

Among the more well to do Mormons in
most cases each wife has q house for her
self and children and the common hus-
band passes a week at q time in each
establishment. Social etiquette demands
that man shall take with him into the
world and its festivities the wife with
whom he is living at the time at which an
entertainment Is given. The invitation is
therefore addressed to him, and il is I'M
derstood that only the wife whose roof is
at the time sheltering him shall accom-
pany him. The same rule applies to any
theatrical performance or amusement.
We were driving with one lady, who,
desiring to speak to her husband ON some
important business, went to the house Of
another wife, where he was for the time
living, and, finding that he was At break
fast with her, left US In the drawing room
and, stepping into the breakfast room,
transacted her affair, and in five minutes
rejoined US with q perfectly placid face.
This lady assured us that between herself
and the seven other wives perfect love and
concord reigned. IF you saw us together
you would see how fond they are of me, "
she said. But though she introduced US
to many of her friends and some OF her
husbands daughters by other wives, she
did not give us an opportunity OF witness
ing proofs Of An affection which seems 70
women Of the Gentiles so impossible and
unEatural.-Cor. Boston Transcript.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-03-23

American AErfcuiturtst Tor April
The two varieties combining all desira-
bic features in the highest degree, and
at the same time best adapted to a warm
climate, are the Early Summer and the
Brunswick, with the preference for the
former. 1t is somewhat smaller but ow-
ing to its more compact habit of growth,
sufficiently larger number may be
grown to the acre to make mp for the diff
ference in individual size. The retail
dealer will realize more mbney from a
barrel of fine, medium-sized cabbages
than from one containing a smaller mum
Der of very large heads. There is no better
variety, il the seeds are of pure stock, or
forming uniformly solid heads than the
Jersey Wakefield; but it is small, and
liable to burst open when in vigorous
growth in warm, rainy weather follow
ing a drouth, particularly on high, sandy
land. The remedy for this in root-prun-
ing, which is done by pushing the plants
slightly over to break some of the roots.
or by cutting down alongside of them
with a spade. The Winningstadt seems
to have degenerated; is liable to rot in
the stem, and in warm weather its leaves
turn yellow too readily.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-03-23

into . wider battle field end copfupnt dan
gers In smbush . vol - tAoss which
shall attack M boldly froQt to front.
II proper measures are taken before
hand the battle b atresdy well nigh won,
for we have superiority In our position
and present surroundings not to be gain
sid. It only remains that the people of
Palatka properly utilize the advantages.
natural and acquired of her situation,
and we need not fear the future. That
its dangers viii be bravely met we have
reason to believe from the past Of our
town-that they be met with the least
possible friction and at least expense is
an object whose importance cannot be
exaggerated.
Success depends ON a thousand details,
and the proper management Of these will
largely depend ON the charter to be given
us by the next Legislature. Into its COM
position should enter progressive ideas,
liberal feeling, enlarged views and prac-
teal wisdom drawn from the experience
Of others in like circumstances We have
cosmopolitan population, we have
rural support which is strong and
trustworthy. We shall be in some
measure a seaport and we shall become
in still greater degree a railroad center.
There must be the strict legal equality
before the law which ignores classes, and
there must be with US the liberality
which shall welcome help from abroad
and the hospitality which shall insure
quiet as well as pleasure to the visitor.
The Puritan must give way to the de
mands necessitated by the duty Of fur
nishing amusement to our guests, and
the Sadducee must appreciate the need
Of preserving the quiet essential to the
| confidence of the weak and the well-be
| ing Of the invalid within our gates
Private views and individual preferences
must be subordinated to the common
good, and then the voice Of unity among
US will be powerful as the music o.
Apollo's harp to build up a city who's
prosperity shall be lasting as the charms
| Of our climate and the perennial beautie
Of our State.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-03-23
The nrrth HurtS

Mr.. Gore of the Orlando Exporter,
can't forgive the Times- Union fQg smash
ing II little scheme for . side-shpw Sem
atOrial caucus from which the members
q South Florida only were to partici-
rate. As . weak measure OF retaliation
he is now 1nsinuafing charges about a.
bargain between "Bloxham and Jones"
and inviting US to q libel suit. We in
form Mr.. Gore that we don't meet mali
cious gossip of this kind with libel suits
We either laugh at it or ignore it--1imes-
Union.
The above is the reply of Mr.. c. H.
Jones to an editorial OF the Orlando Re
porter in reference to his alleged ''politi-
cal trade with Ex-Governor Bloxham-
and We submit that this reply Is weaker
il possible than his original denial of the
charge. For the information of Mr..
Jones we will say to him, that we do not
think he does either himself. his paper or
Ex-Governor Bloxham justice by treat
ing so lightly so serious a matter. If
MI. Jones thinks that he and Governor
Bloxham are either so far above suspi-
ciOn that they can afford to laugh at or
ignore so serious a charge, coming from
such a respectable source. he is greatly
mistaken as to their standing in the
State.
If there was no foundation in truth or
fact for such a report it would have been
quite easy to have disposed of it, and 1t
would have been far better for all con-
cerned by ridiculing the charge and then
wind up by saying that it will be laughed
off or ignored. Ridicule and laughter
are resorted to when all more effective
and straightforward modes of answers
are exhausted.-Tampa Journal.
Orlando Reporter.
The above is the reply Of Chas. Anan-
las Burnthatcontract H. Jones, of the
Times Union, to our exposure of his bra
zen falsehoOds. Mr.. Jones does not meet
this issue with a libel suit because he
knows we can prove the truth of ouI
charges. And since he rushed frantic
ally about claiming that he had a letter
from Gov. Bloxham asking ''hOw in h
this thing got out, and since for week
he was nervously trying to find out how
the Reporter was going to handle the
information it had secured, it is presum
able that he is not indulging in any very
hilarious mirthfulness over the outcome
Therefore he ignores it. And well hs
may. With all his greed in ordinary
| matters, Chas. Ananias Burnthatcontrac'
II. Jones, editor of the great and good
Times Union" will not play the hog il
this case. He knows when he ha.
enough Of q thing.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-03-23
Queer Fish In the Social Swim.


1t is impossible to gaze at the lists of
people who are present at some OF the
entertainments given by the new rich IN
New York without feeling that some
awfully queer fish come to the surface in
this so-called society pond. 1t is not de
mocracy that rules in these circles, but
a desire for notoriety-to see their names
in the newspapers--that induces both
men and women to make this splurge,
but which has no more real social dis
tinction than the downstairs festivities
Of ones domestics- People of no social
or artistic standing drift into these
houses. and, being well dressed. they pass
muster among the guests Third-rate ar
fists, in the elated reporters vision. lend
brilliancy to these gatherings. and shady
titles stir him to enthusiasm over the
beauty and splendor of the occasion.
Perhaps it is a musicale. perhaps a re-
ception-it makes no odds if there is
only a jam, fine supper and plenty of
champagne. But to those who chance TO
know who is who the glowing desrip-
tions read like a chapter Of Thackerays
Book Of Snobs."
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-03-23
Tn. street Pedal.r,. New D..s...

The street peddler, he who makes life q
burden with his chamois skins, his cheap
stationery, his woody dogs and his rubber
combs ON every shopping thoroughfare IN
He calls IL muh warmer, and ii consists
OF tiny metal box, an inch or 80 in
diameter and three or four inches long,
which contains a fuse Of some slow burn
ing material warranted 20 dispense q com
Portable glow Vt warmth during . shop
ping expedition Of a couple of hours or
more I'm length II looks uncommonly
IKE q new patent Internal machine 10 the
uniaitiated, but takes among tie bargain
hunters on a chilly dsy.-KanSss City
Journal
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-03-23


Leading . chorus by electrical appar-
atus has been tried I'm Paris. The current
II used in beating time for the chorus Of
an opera company while the singers are
behind the scenes. An electrical baton,
hung in . conspicuous place, Is controlled
BY the foot Of the leader of the orchestra,
who has also In front Of him . small du-
plicate, by which he can see whether his
foot in beating correct time. The electri-
cal baton does not actually move in space,
but 1t presents the appearance OF doing
20. There are, in fact, two batOns oc-
cupying different positions, which, on
being revolved by the action Of electro
magnets, presents white and black faces
alternately ON . black ground An opti-
cal illusion In thus produced exactly
equivalent to the NOV ement of . single
white baton in the hands Of leader II
is said that much greater precision is OBJ
tanned by this device than where the time
IL beaten for the chorus by . second lea
der behind the scene.-Philadelphi Led
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-03-23
PALATKA. FLA. MARCH %. 1887.
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

Mr.. E. C. Post has been appointed an
agent to visit our subscribers and solicit
the continuation of their patronage, and
such others as may desire to become
subscribers. We have adopted the adj
vance pay system. 1t is best for all par
ties concerned. We trust the citizens of
Palatka will extend to THE NEWS a
prompt and liberal patronage.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-03-23
THE DAILY NEWS

-, oxonpe Monday. and Delivered BY carrier.
= t. CITY, Or mailed, postage free, = for three
- .1s 81 Nh nsis arr sb. sur snen@
column paper, published every Friday, con-
ta1n1nI* N the newu OF the week, local and
voekly DaDeR published In Florida; and VIII be
mAtled. p00enge free, for q . year, or 50 cents
Local advertisements, 20 cents per line for
1Dt insertion, and 10 cents per line for each
additional Insertion Special notices, 10 cents
pr Hne- Reduced rates ON continued adveF-
6Demonts.
All advertising bills become due pro rata
every month Special and short-time payable
II advance.
Al FeDittAnces should be made by express,
nOney order or registered letter.
AddreaH THE NEWS,
PALATKA FLORIDA.
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Philip, my king


A California mac w. - completely be-
side himself on his wedding day that he
forgot the name of the woman he was
about to marry and had to go to her house
three times to ask IL before he could re-
member it long enough to get . license
A New York maiden became . wife, and
in the course OF few weeks ordered q
new bonnet She did not receive II and
sent her husband to ask about IL. THE
lady has given Us no order He told his
bride and she went to see about il. mo
bonnet for Mrs. So-and-so at all,'' Ii
took q full half hour to discover that the
poor child had quite forgotten that she
was married and had given her maiden
name View York Graphic.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-03-23

Judge Cooley's name will add great
weight to the Interstate Commerce
Commission appointed by the President.
His selection by Judge Gresham to be
the Receiver Of the Wabash road, when
that upright and patriotic Justice took il
from the hands Of railroad sharks, has
drawn the general attention to Judge
Cooley's capabilities.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-03-23

There il another application which, al
though partial, u Of great range and Of
supreme importance, addressing itself
to doctors, to guardians and 10 parents
chiefly. refer to the practice Of allow
ing children to 60 out at nights into the
streets, IL In cities; or, II in the country,
allowing children to find their companions
at night, and their pleasures AZ night,
away from parental inspection II
wanted to make the destruction of .
child sure I would give him unmatched
liberty after dark. You cannot do .
thing that viii b 70 nearly the guarantee
of child's dAmnation - to let him have
the liberty Of the streets 1t night.-Henry
Ward Beecher.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-03-23
Just So In Palatka.
jacksonville Herald.

A few more such primaries as we have
had in the past city elections will effec-
tually ruin our municipal politics and
drive away all good men from the polls.
One strong pull together by good citizens
in the coming election will rebuke these
methods and make the future better and
fairer.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-03-23
A Pen Picture.


And the Times Unions publication
was in the crafty manner characteristic
Of the journal when it perpetrates dan
gerous Islander and would shun the con-
sequences-printsi it, but conveys the in
timation that it may be true; and when
it is proven to be untrue has not the fair
ness to correct editorially what it editor
ially stated.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-03-23

In Barnum's winter city nature has
provided him with a freak which will
command a high price. For our dis
patches Inform us that a woman in
Bridgport Conn. has given birth to .
child with an elephants head and a
nose which is distinctlya trunk. Ma
ture ID kind aud gives her sunshine to
the just and unjust especially Bar
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-03-23
The Future from the Past.

This influential journal began its ca
reer rs a telegraphic newspaper ON the
nth. enlarged to eight column pages,
printed in new and handsome type, and
giving the Associated Press Dispatches.
The change was made at the commence
ment Of the fourth volume of the paper
which, from the beginning Of in publ
cation, has been uniformly prosperous
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-03-23

Philip Bourke Marston, the English
poet, novelist and essayist, whose death
occurred recently, came of pOetical
family. His ancestor, John MarstOn, was
. poet and dramatist in the Elizabethan
days, and his father, DIR. Westland Mars
ton, was the author of several poems Of
merit. Philip Marston was born in Lon
don, in 1850. He was handsome in his
babyhood. and Miss Mulocli-his god
mother, by the way-addressed a poem
to his babyship, which began:
Look at me with thy large, brown Eyes,
Philip, my king.
Through an accident received while
playing his eyes were injured when he
was but 3 years old, and his vision was
impaired AS he approached manhood he
became totally blind. As an author he
Was successful from the first. He was fer
years a favorite contributor to the Frank
Leslie publications
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-03-23
Sympathy!

SeSnIe Independent-
To the Tavares Herald: The Indepen-
dent claims your sympathy. Jones has
cut it of his exchange list without writ
ing it a letter.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-03-23

The savings hank depositors Of the city
Of New Yoik number 669, 433, o. about
half the population